Bachelor of English Literature
- Reading, United Kingdom
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature is a four-year on-campus degree at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in English Literature and strengthen foundational academic skills
- Apply critical thinking
- And communicate effectively in learning settings.
Career outcomes
- Marketing and communications director
- Gallery owner
- Assistant professor
- Law school
- Graduate study
Curriculum
- Courses in British and American literature
- Literature of the long eighteenth century
- Global and multicultural literature
- Black narrative
- Gender and literary feminisms
- Graphic narratives
- Grammar and style
- And popular genres.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Typical A level offer BBB
- Including grade B in A level English Literature or related subject
- International Baccalaureate 30 points overall including 5 at higher level in English Literature or related subject
- BTEC and other international qualifications are accepted by country
- Applicants without UK-equivalent qualifications may enter through a foundation year.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 overall (no element below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT 88 (17 Listening
- PTE Academic 17 Writing
- Duolingo 18 Reading
- Cambridge 20 Speaking)
Documents you’ll need
- Personal Statement
- Academic Reference
How to apply
- Review the degree entry requirements and UCAS application deadlines. Submit the undergraduate application through UCAS. Enter academic qualifications and provide any required personal statement or reference. Supply English-language evidence and additional programme documents when requested. Track the application and respond to the university’s offer. Meet the offer conditions and complete enrollment.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £26,850 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £35 GBP |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Whiteknights campus, Reading |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | _ |
| Department | Department of English Literature |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1.5 years |
| Scholarship note | University of Reading offers competitive international undergraduate scholarships, Including subject-restricted schemes. Eligibility depends on the student’s course, Nationality and academic merit, Not all programmes qualify. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
13 Jan 2027
60 days left
Scholarships
University of Reading offers competitive international undergraduate scholarships, Including subject-restricted schemes. Eligibility depends on the student’s course, Nationality and academic merit, Not all programmes qualify.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 13 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £26,850 GBP per year. The application fee is £35 GBP. The estimated living cost is £19,646 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 overall (no element below 5.5), TOEFL iBT 88 (17 Listening, PTE Academic 17 Writing, Duolingo 18 Reading, Cambridge 20 Speaking).
University of Reading offers competitive international undergraduate scholarships, Including subject-restricted schemes. Eligibility depends on the student’s course, Nationality and academic merit, Not all programmes qualify.